By Adept Direct - Cable Handling
10/13/2017 Have you ever tripped on a
hose or cable? That awful feeling of falling uncontrollably, not knowing
where or how you will land?
Or perhaps
watched someone else fall flat on their face after tripping over an air hose,
cable or power lead?
Not only can a
trip or fall be painful and costly to the person concerned, it can have serious
financial ramifications for the person and/or the business responsible.
Trips and falls
can happen anywhere at any time and the safety of all employees, contractors
and site visitors within the workplace is very important.
Statistics
indicate that trips, slips and falls account for more than one third of
incidents in work environments along with two thirds of LTI’s (Lost Time
Injuries) across all industries. It also estimated that the vast majority of
slips, trips and falls are preventable.
Simple, easy to
use hanger brackets for securing cables or hoses up off the ground, are an
integral part of improving work place safety and minimising trip hazards.
Employers and
building owners need to invest in educating staff on preventing slip, trip and
fall hazards, whilst implementing and ingraining best safety practices within
the workplace, as doing so can lead to significant long-term savings for all
parties.
Simple
Precautions to Prevent Trips and Falls include;
• Remove any
rubbish and keep work areas clear.
• Install high friction tape or plates in slippery areas.
• Keep power cables, air hoses and tools out of walkways by using Cable
Hangers.
• Install high visibility florescent marking tapes, or barriers around loading
docks.
• Clearly define walkways, separate from traffic areas.
• Use magnetic cable hangers to elevate power leads up off steel gantries and
catwalks.
• Do not jump on or off loading docks and platforms.
• Ensure that boxes or articles carried do not obstruct your forward vision.
• Always maintain 3 points of contact when climbing or descending ladder
platforms or ladders.
• Notify management or your supervisor of any unsafe conditions or conditions
that could become unsafe over time.
Keep everyone
safe! There is NO excuse for staff or customers tripping on any hoses, leads or
cables at your premises or construction site.
www.adeptdirect.com.au
Adept is a family owned business supplying innovative tools and safety equipment to electricians ans site safety officers on building sites across Australia.Adept distribute the Clarke range of Cable Rollers, Cable Hangers and Free-standing Cable Rolls. Available in heavy duty and medium duty, Cable…
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